Museum resources (and other vetted websites) to support youth services in libraries and schools.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Fanfare for the Common Man: Let the Games Begin!

Wow, February is a busy month in 2010! In addition to being Black History Month, and the date of the official holiday celebrating United States presidents, the Olympic Games are set to open on February 12.

If you're preparing lesson plans or programming around the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, be sure to take a look at the official Olympic Museum online at http://www.olympic.org/en/content/Olympic-Museum/. Virtual exhibits include "The Spirit of Vancouver 2010" and "Champion in the Mind." The website also includes an interactive map, an RSS feed of Olympic news, and a virtual tour fo the physical museum.

About Me

I am a recent graduate of the School of Library & Information Science at Kent State University. As a recipient of the "New Vision of Learning" scholarship from The Laura Bush 21st Librarian Program and IMLS, I am committed to bridging the gap between museums, libraries and children to provide informal learning opportunities. I am married and have two children, who are often the guinea pigs in my museum quests!